Brian Barkley vs. Gary Eave — Career Comparison

Gary Eave built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Barkley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Eave posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.56 and WHIP 1.527 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Gary Eave had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.